Elsa Ballantyne

Elsa Noemí Quiroga Loayza Ballantyne, our beautiful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother joined our Savior and her wonderful family in heaven. Elsa celebrated her 96th birthday just four days before her passing. She was born on January 17, 1929, in Lapaz Bolivia. She passed away on January 21, 2025, in her home in Roy, Sunridge at Roy. She always called Sunridge her 5-star hotel!

She lived all her early life in Oruro Bolivia then moved to Lapaz to be closer to family. She was always promoting education to everyone. She became a nurse in Bolivia and took advantage of opportunities to work in the United States. One particular opportunity took her to Los Angeles CA where she eventually immigrated and called home. She lived in California as a single mom for several years. She made many friends who helped her raise her twins and juggle the challenges of starting over in a new country and a new language.

Elsa was a woman of many passions and talents. She was a registered nurse who loved her work and made lifelong friendships with many coworkers at Health Central Hospital in Ocoee Florida. She retired from nursing in 2000. Her dedication to her patients was unwavering, and she often spoke of her work with a twinkle in her eye. Elsa embodied the spirit of the quote, "Nursing is an art: and if it is to be made an art, it requires an exclusive devotion." Her devotion was unquestionable, and her impact was immeasurable.

In 1981, Elsa joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and her family soon followed her lead. Elsa was always a great missionary. She was never shy about loving others and sharing with them the joy that Jesus Christ and His gospel brought into her life. After retiring Elsa served multiple missions back to Bolivia at the Cochabamba Temple.

She was a beloved wife to the late Daniel Robert Ballantyne, with whom she shared her life for 29 years. Their marriage began on December 10, 1966. Elsa was preceded in death by her brothers Julio Loayza, and Victor Quiroga. Elsa's love and legacy continue through her son, John, and his wife, Michele; her daughter Cindy, and her husband, Joe; and grandchildren, Melissa Beach Cochran, Melanie Beach Whitaker, Michael (Rebecca) Beach, Matthew Beach-Opal, Marshal (Molly) Beach, Johnny Ballantyne, Jessica Ballantyne, Makala (John) Russo, Joey Brignone, Juliana Ballantyne, Ryan Ballantyne and 19 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Raul (Hortensia) Loayza, Carmela (Juan) Loayza Camacho, Amalia (Carlos) Giwencer Loayza, Lidia (Freddy) Loayza Lopez, Connie Quiroga, Marilyn Dalton, and countless beloved nieces and nephews.

Elsa was a beacon of strength, showing us all the power of resilience, the charm of charisma, and the importance of a spirited life.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Myers Mortuary - Roy, 5865 S. 1900 W., Roy, Utah, 84067, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm MST.
A graveside service will follow on Friday, January 24, 2025.
Thanks to the amazing staff and CNAs at Sunridge at Roy Assisted Living, and Atlas Homecare and Hospice for their gentle care. Truly angles on earth to Elsa.